Tongatapu weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Tongatapu, Tonga. Like most weather services, we show Tongatapu at one spot: Nuku‘alofa, its largest city. At 7:45 AM local time it was clear and 23°C (74°F). Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 14%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–OctOff season Jan–Apr
About Nuku‘alofa weather
Is it raining in Nuku‘alofa right now?
No. It’s clear and 23° right now. Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Nuku‘alofa this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–26° and lows of 21–22°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Nuku‘alofa lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 1.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Nuku‘alofa?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Tongatapu weather by month
When is the best time to visit Tongatapu?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Tongatapu is Jun–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jan–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (74°F) in August to 27°C (81°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Tongatapu?
January is the wettest month, with about 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 67 mm (2.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Tongatapu?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (74°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Nuku‘alofa), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months